HISTORY FORUM MAIN SEASON 2024

We’re finalising our 2024 season which will run from May through to November 2024, on the 2nd Saturday of every month. Watch this space for another programme of topical and fascinating speakers. For more details see our Program Page for 2024 The talks will be held at 4 pm at Blackheath Read more…

Blackheath Growers Market

Blackheath Community Centre Corner of Gardiner Crescent and Great Western Highway, Blackheath, NSW, Australia

With over 60 Growers & Producers Blackheath Growers Market will tantalise your tastebuds with an array of wonderful local & regional foods. A wide range of fruits and vegetables, meats, breads and cheeses (cow, goat and sheep), olive oils and local wines, nuts and honey, free range eggs, spices and Read more…

Easter Gnome Convention

Rhododendron Gardens The Lodge, Campbell Rhododendron Gardens, Bacchante St, Blackheath, NSW, Australia

The Gnome Convention is back in the Gardens! Over 1300 gnomes will be frolicking in the gardens over Easter Saturday and Sunday. A great day out for all the family.

Blackheath Community Farm

Thirroul Avenue Blackheath, NSW, Australia

10am-1pm Pop in to learn about how to grow food in our climate. We work together then share the day’s harvest before a joint shared luncheon in the garden. All welcome. Ph. 0407 437 553.

Glenbrook Lagoon Bushcare Group

Lagoon Drive, Glenbrook

Preserving the local biodiversity of Glenbrook Lagoon using bush regeneration techniques. Year started: April 2006 Meeting day: Second Tuesday of the month, 8:00 am to 11:00 am Meeting point: Lagoon Drive, Glenbrook Bushcare officer: Nathan Summers Land manager: BMCC Local contact: Neil McGlashan, mobile 0413 478 325, email neil@mcglashan.com.au Alternative contact: Bushcare Office, phone 4780 5623 Learn Read more…

Women’s Walking Group

Blue Mountains Women’s Health & Resource Centre 124 Lurline st, Katoomba, NSW, Australia

Free women’s walking group, Katoomba. Meet new people and get exercise.

Seated Yoga

Springwood Neighbourhood Centre Blue Mountains Theatre & Community Hub building at 104-108 Macquarie Road, Springwood, NSW, Australia

Seated Yoga is a weekly class of gentle yoga movements while seated facilitated by Carly Rowe. Please wear loose comfortable clothing and bring a bottle of water. The class runs on Mondays 10am until 11am at the Green Room in the Hub, Springwood. The cost is FREE.  Bookings are a MUST, Read more…

Natty Needles Craft Circle

Katoomba Neighbourhood Centre 81-83 Katoomba Street, Katoomba, NSW, Australia

Grab your patchwork, embroidery, knitting, crochet or other craft project and join us for a cuppa and some creative inspiration in this informal crafter’s circle! 

$2

Shine Choir

Springwood Uniting Church Hall 4 Lewin St, Springwood, NSW, Australia

Shine Choir is for all ages and voices, where everyone is welcome! It runs on Mondays during school term. From 6.30pm until 7.30pm at Springwood Uniting Church Hall. It costs $3 a session.

$3

Katoomba Toastmasters

Carrington Hotel 15-47 Katoomba St, Katoomba NSW 2780, Katoomba, NSW, Australia

Learn how to improve your public speaking. Mostly meetings at the Carrington Hotel.

FUNctional Fitness

Faulconbridge Community Hall 9-9A Home St, Falconbridge, NSW, Australia

FUNctional Fitness is a Movement to Music for older people at your own pace in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. It runs on Tuesdays from 9.30am until 10.30am at Faulconbridge Community Hall, 9-9A Home St, Faulconbridge. Sessions are $10 per person.

Women’s Walking Group

Blue Mountains Women’s Health & Resource Centre 124 Lurline st, Katoomba, NSW, Australia

Free women’s walking group, Katoomba. Meet new people and get exercise.

Katoomba Library Babytime

Katoomba Library 30 Parke Street, Katoomba, NSW, Australia

Join us, with your baby (0-2 years) for rhyming and reading at Katoomba Library.

Blackheath Community Kitchen Garden

Blackheath Catholic Church Hall 165 Wentworth Street, Blackheath, NSW, Australia

Help grow organic vegetables for those in need.

Heathens Choir – Join In!

Phillips Hall 41 Gardiner Cresc., Blackheath, NSW, Australia

Blackheath’s celebrated community choir welcomes novices, experienced singers and even people who think they can’t sing! If you like music join in the fun. We perform at concerts, festivals and community events. Wednesdays 3-5 pm during school terms Location: Phillips Hall Cost: $75 per 10-week term More info: Christine Wheeler, Read more…

Vinnies @ Blackheath Catholic Church Hall

Blackheath Catholic Church Hall 165 Wentworth Street, Blackheath, NSW, Australia

Free coffee, cakes, toast etc. as well as welfare support (if needed) for everyone.

Three Gullies Landcare Group, Glenbrook

Bruce Rd, Glenbrook

Bushcare on public land along Bruce Road. Visit this group’s own website Year started: 2001 Meeting day: Second Thursday of the month, 8:00 am to 12:00 pm Second meeting day: Fourth Thursday of the month, 8:00 am to 12:00 pm Meeting point: Bruce Road, Glenbrook Bushcare officer: Tracy Abbas Land manager: BMCC, Department of Lands, Read more…

Three Gullies Landcare Group, Glenbrook

Bruce Rd, Glenbrook

Bushcare on public land along Bruce Road. Visit this group’s own website Year started: 2001 Meeting day: Second Thursday of the month, 8:00 am to 12:00 pm Second meeting day: Fourth Thursday of the month, 8:00 am to 12:00 pm Meeting point: Bruce Road, Glenbrook Bushcare officer: Tracy Abbas Land manager: BMCC, Department of Lands, Read more…

Katoomba Playgroup

Local Katoomba playgroup. Parents and care givers join in for stories, play and chat, craft, catch up and adult conversation. 

Life, The Universe and Stories Social Group in Blackheath

Blackheath Presbyterian Church 125 Wentworth Street, Blackheath, NSW, Australia

Life, The Universe and Stories EVERY THURSDAY – 10am to 12pm, Presbyterian Church Hall 125 Wentworth Street, Blackheath A different kind of social group. ‘Life, the Universe and Stories’ is a relaxed social group that centres around the reading, reflection and discussion of great short stories. Our facilitated story groups Read more…

MAKE and MEND

Good Earth Bookshop Renae's Arcade, 28-30 Station Street, Wentworth Falls, NSW, Australia

BYO mending, knitting, sewing, crocheting or other crafty projects to work on. Tea and coffee provided. At Good Earth Bookshop, Wentworth Falls.

Youth Group – Blaxland

Blaxland Gospel Chapel 36 Rusden Rd, Blaxland

Blaxland Gospel Chapel hosts a youth group for high school aged children to have fun, make friends and to learn more about following Jesus. When: 7.00pm-8.30pm Fridays during school term Where: Blaxland Gospel Chapel, 36 Rusden Rd, Blaxland Find out more: M: 0417 271 890 Website: Contact – Blaxland Gospel Chapel What’s Read more…

Blackheath Community Farm

Thirroul Avenue Blackheath, NSW, Australia

10am-1pm Pop in to learn about how to grow food in our climate. We work together then share the day’s harvest before a joint shared luncheon in the garden. All welcome. Ph. 0407 437 553.

Women’s Walking Group

Blue Mountains Women’s Health & Resource Centre 124 Lurline st, Katoomba, NSW, Australia

Free women’s walking group, Katoomba. Meet new people and get exercise.

Seated Yoga

Springwood Neighbourhood Centre Blue Mountains Theatre & Community Hub building at 104-108 Macquarie Road, Springwood, NSW, Australia

Seated Yoga is a weekly class of gentle yoga movements while seated facilitated by Carly Rowe. Please wear loose comfortable clothing and bring a bottle of water. The class runs on Mondays 10am until 11am at the Green Room in the Hub, Springwood. The cost is FREE.  Bookings are a MUST, Read more…

Natty Needles Craft Circle

Katoomba Neighbourhood Centre 81-83 Katoomba Street, Katoomba, NSW, Australia

Grab your patchwork, embroidery, knitting, crochet or other craft project and join us for a cuppa and some creative inspiration in this informal crafter’s circle! 

$2